By Nicholas Foulkes
28 x 35 cm | 300 pages | 230 illustrations | Hardcover in a slipcase | ISBN: 9781614281283
Swans: Legends of the Jet Society
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Once the epitome of soigné worldly glamour, the words “jet set” conjure images of exotic global destinations and golden beaches, clandestine rendezvous on opulent yachts, and star-studded parties in palatial mansions, with women in couture gowns and glittering jewels, and men in debonair tuxedos. The jet set was the last vestige of a leisurely and cultivated age, a world of taste, culture, elegance, and beauty.
Swans: Legends of the Jet Society captures the spirit of this world, in which today’s technology was the stuff of science fiction, when foreign travel was the preserve of a privileged cosmopolitan few. From the bygone aristocracy to modern mega-wealthy moguls, this stunning volume recounts the escapades of travel, money, sex, and adventure. These are the legends of the jet set—tales of glamour, excitement, and exclusivity.
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